5 suspects who have been linked to the kidnapping and theft of Hasani Daniel Maluleka, 62, from Wilkoppies, within the North West, have been apprehended by the police.
The suspects have been formally charged with homicide after they led police to a dam on the outskirts of Orkney the place Maluleka’s physique was positioned after he was murdered.
The suspects, Julia Kolobi, 47, Mcdonald Tsolo, 39, Bongani Rampai, 43, Thabo Motlatsi, 50, and Kagiso Wageng, 37, appeared within the Klerksdorp Justice of the Peace’s Courtroom on Tuesday, April 22, dealing with expenses of kidnapping, home theft and homicide.
“They are going to stay in custody till their subsequent look on Wednesday, April 30, for authorized illustration and a bail software,” mentioned police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone.
An investigation staff was fashioned after Maluleka’s former girlfriend was unable to succeed in him on his cell phone on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Maluleka’s Mercedes Benz and Toyota Hilux automobiles have been lacking, and his residence had been looted.
“It got here to mild throughout investigations {that a} substantial sum of money was withdrawn from Maluleka’s checking account. The staff’s efforts led to the arrest of Julia Kolobi at Extension 10, in Jouberton Location on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
“The opposite 4 suspects have been arrested in Sebokeng Location, Gauteng Province and Kanana Location close to Orkney between Saturday, 19 and Sunday, April 20. Upon effecting the arrests, the staff confiscated Volkswagen Tiguan and Golf automobiles, that are believed to have been used within the fee of the crimes.”
Moreover, the staff recovered Maluleka’s automobiles’ keys, a laptop computer and unlicensed 9mm firearm with ammunition. As well as, the staff recovered the sufferer’s Mercedes Benz in Evaton Location.
“Subsequent investigations led to the retrieval of Maluleka’s physique from Schoonspruit River close to Orkney on Monday morning, April 21, by North West Police Divers. Investigations into the matter proceed.”
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